Description
This fudgy brownie recipe delivers rich, dense, and chocolate-packed bars that are perfect for any chocolate lover. Featuring melted semisweet chocolate combined with cocoa powder and a hint of instant coffee granules to enhance the deep chocolate flavor, these brownies bake up moist and gooey with a luscious texture. An easy-to-follow method that uses simple ingredients makes it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 lb unsalted butter (softened or cut into pieces if cold for faster melting)
- 16 oz semisweet chocolate chips (2 1/2 cups), divided
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules (6.2 grams)
- 3 Tbsp light olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350˚F. Butter a 9x9 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together 2 cups of the semisweet chocolate chips and the butter, whisking frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the four eggs, granulated sugar, instant coffee granules, olive oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Combine Chocolate and Wet Mixture: Stir the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients and Fold: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Using a spatula, gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter just until combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain fudgy texture.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, adjusting time based on desired fudginess.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool nearly to room temperature before cutting into bars and serving. This helps the brownies set perfectly for clean slices.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, bake closer to 35 minutes; for cakier but still moist, bake toward 40 minutes.
- Using instant coffee granules enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Line the pan with parchment paper with overhang on the sides to easily lift out brownies.
- Store brownies airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or chocolate chunks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
